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When You’re One of the Leaders.

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevantWhen You’re One of the Leaders. “When you’re one of the leaders of the team, there are no days off.” – Tom Brady   Tom Brady (likely the greatest NFL quarterback of all time) recently retired. Tom spent much of his career in New England but…

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Traveling to Another Country with Children Under a Custody Arrangement

As a New Jersey Child Custody Attorney, I am often asked if a parent can travel to another country with their children. https://youtu.be/pQCs5CwZWMI International travel can be addressed in a settlement agreement. If there is concern that one parent might flee the jurisdiction with the children, a parent may consider obtaining a court order preventing international…

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Read & Share: Visualizing 50 Years of Doping Scandals at the Winter Olympics

Visualizing 50 Years of Doping Scandals at the Winter Olympics     Doping Scandals at the Winter Olympics The Winter Olympics has had its fair share of scandals, from individual Olympians being barred from competition to elaborate state-run doping conspiracies. Since drug testing began at the Olympics in 1968, there have been 89 positive doping cases at…

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Obstacles Don’t Have To Stop You.

Obstacles Don’t Have To Stop You. “Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” – Michael Jordan   Today Matthew Stafford (Quarterback, LA Rams) is a Super Bowl Champion. Matthew spent 10+ years…

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OK at Work: Using Social Media as a Screening Tool During the Hiring Process

This week on OK at Work, Sarah Sawyer and Russell Berger discuss the risks of using social media as a screening tool when hiring employees. While it has become commonplace for employers to use social media when assessing potential candidates, its use could result in companies violating any number of state or federal laws, including…

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Vaccination Exemption Guidelines

I’m getting more and more questions about exemptions from COVID vaccination/booster mandates. I thought I’d offer reminders about the legal analysis in these situations. As you know, the exemptions are for disability-related reasons and religion-based reasons. Here goes, I tried to cut the legalese. Disability Under the ADA, employers may require all employees to meet…

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5 Reasons You Need an Attorney for Your Child Custody Case

If you are going through a child custody case, regardless of whether it’s an initial determination or a custody modification case, it has never been more important to have an experienced attorney by your side from the start. Here are five critical reasons why: An attorney can help you understand the process and what to…

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Tanya Freeman | New Jersey Family Law Attorney

Providing the attentive legal support you need When facing legal issues that impact your family’s future, it’s easy to become confused and frustrated. Fortunately, you do not have to face these issues alone. By retaining a New Jersey family law attorney, you can explore your legal options with the guidance of an attorney. Tanya L….

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Recent Lawsuits on Equality in the Workplace: Three Important Takeaways to Minimize Liability

February is Black History Month. Assigning a time period to recognize the integral achievements of African Americans originated in 1906 by Carter G. Woodson, the “father of black history.” At that point, the idea was to dedicate one week to celebrating and promoting the history of African Americans in schools and the greater society.  However,…

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What You Need to Know About Alimony From a Family Law Attorney

Ensuring Your Interests Are Protected When you and your spouse divorce, there are a number of decisions you need to make that will have a long-term impact on your standard of living. One of the decisions the New Jersey courts can make on behalf of those involved is whether or not you are required to provide…

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